Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER Contents English Important information, 2-3 GB Important Information GB Installation, 4 Installation Where to put your dryer Ventilation Electrical connection Before you start using your dryer Dryer description, 5 To open the door The features Control panel Description The Display, 6-8 Start and programmes, 8-11 First time you turn on your dryer you must select your preferred language see page 6 The Display TCD980 Choosing a programme Special programmes Progra
Important Information GB For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below: Fluff Filter... ! You MUST clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying cycle. STEP 1. Open the door of your dryer. STEP 2. Pull out the filter (using the two finger grips). STEP 3. Clean any fluff deposits from the filter mesh. STEP 4. Refit the filter - NEVER run the dryer without the filter in position.
Important Information Condenser Unit... GB Important Information ! You MUST clean the fluff from the condenser EVERY month. STEP 2. Remove the condenser by rotating the 3 clips then pulling the condenser towards you. (There may be some water in the tubes, this is normal). STEP 3. Flush the condenser, from the rear with water, to remove any fluff deposits. STEP 4.
Installation GB Where to put your dryer Water drain Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, or cook tops because flames can damage the appliance. ● Minimum gap 10mm If you are going to install the appliance under a work counter, be sure to leave a 10mm space between the Minimum gaps top and any other objects 15mm on or above the machine and a 15mm space between the sides and lateral furnishings or walls. This is to ensure proper air circulation.
Dryer Description To open the door The features GB Rating plate Important Information Water container Press and release the front panel in position shown Air intake grille Condenser cover Condenser cover handle (Pull to open) Description Condenser Unit (cover open) Installation Model & Serial numbers Filter The Display Control panel PROGRAMME Selection Buttons Display Unit CHILD LOCK Button Start and Programmes The PROGRAMME selection buttons set the programme: press the button correspondi
The Display GB Selecting your language The first time you turn on your dryer you should select your preferred language from the available list. To change: the language current selection must flash, on the first line of the display. - Press and hold all 3 buttons: Child Lock, Timed Dry and Dryness Level for 5 seconds. - Press the Child Lock or the Timed Dry button to scroll up or down through the list.
The Display Programme progress GB Important Information The second line of the display shows the status of the programme as it progresses: (long messages scroll across the line) (if option Pre Care PRE CARE available and selected). DRY COOL TUMBLE (if option Post Care available and selected).
The Display GB Warnings The second line of the display also gives warnings and reminders: (reminders occur at the end of the programme) END OF CYCLE, EMPTY THE WATER BOTTLE Reminder that the water container should be emptied every time you use the dryer (see Maintenance). ● EMPTY WATER BOTTLE ● Indicates that the water container is full. The message will take a few seconds to go out after replacing the empty water container; the dryer must be running for this to happen (see The Controls).
Start and Programmes Special Programmes GB Easy Iron Programme Important Information ‘Easy Iron’ is a short 10 minute programme (8 minutes of heat followed by a 2 minute cool tumble period) which fluffs the fibres of clothing that have been left in the same position/location for an extended period of time. The cycle relaxes the fibres and makes them easier to iron and fold. ! ‘Easy Iron’ is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing.
Start and Programmes GB Programmes Table ! If the Display is not lit; Press the ON/OFF button and then select programme. Programme What it does... How to set it... Note: Cottons High Heat 1. Press the Cottons - High Heat button. 2. Choose Timed Dry or Automatic Dryness Level option. - If Timed Dry, see next page, or... - To change from default dryness setting press and release Dryness Level button until the required level is displayed. 3. Select any Options if required. 4.
Start and Programmes Timed programmes table: First select a programme (see Programmes Table). Options available: Timed Drying Always use Timed Drying 1. Press and release the Timed button for loads less than 1kg, or until the display shows the required Alarm, (0:20, 0:30, selection. Each press advances 0:20 , Delay Timer, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, if you prefer a different dryness result. 0:30 , 1:00 , 1:30 , 2:00 , 2:40 , 3:00 then 2:40 or 3:00 Pre Care, Hours:Minutes) and then repeats.
Laundry GB Sorting your laundry Wash Care Labels Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure that the articles can be tumble dried. ● Sort laundry by fabric type. ● Empty pockets and check buttons. ● Close zippers and hooks and tie loose belts and strings. ● Wring out each item in order to eliminate as much excess water as possible. ! Do not load dripping wet clothes into the dryer. Look at the labels on your garments, especially when tumble drying for the first time.
Laundry Special clothing items ● ● ● ● Bulk: some bulky items can be tumble dried with care. We suggest that you remove these items several times, shake them out, and return them to the dryer until finished. ! Do not over-dry your clothes. All fabrics contain a little natural moisture, which keeps them soft and fluffy. The table (see below) presents APPROXIMATE drying times in Hours : Minutes, as you see them on the display, the times are also shown in Minutes only for reference.
Warnings and Suggestions GB ! The appliance has been designed and built according to international safety standards. These warnings are given for safety reasons and must be followed carefully.
Maintenance and Care Cleaning the drum ! Unplug your dryer when not using it, when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. ! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel cleaning agents to clean the drum. Clean the filter after each cycle Filter Tap Rear Maintenance Troubleshooting and Care Water container External parts in metal or plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Troubleshooting GB One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following troubleshooting suggestions: Problem: Possible causes / Solution: The tumble dryer won’t start. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Drying cycle will not begin. ● Its taking a long time to dry. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Empty water message is displayed but the dryer has only been running for a short period. Empty water message is displayed and the water container is not full.
Service Before calling the Service Centre: ● This dryer is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself or having a non-authorised person try to repair it could cause harm to one or more persons, could damage the machine and could invalidate the spare parts warranty. Call an authorised technician if you experience problems while using the machine. The spare parts have been designed exclusively for this appliance and not for other uses.
Guarantee 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you.
195083283.00 W 01/2010 - SIMLEX . Four Ashes, Wolverhampton After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in the country offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service. UK: 08448 224 224 Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 www.